Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Infection in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia: A 13-year Experience.

Background: Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal bacterial sepsis and meningitis globally. Studies concerning the incidence and burden of neonatal GBS disease in Saudi Arabia are lacking. This study determined the incidence and burden of GBS infection among neonates in association with maternal GBS screening.